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Compare Cypress and Katalon Platform 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free
Cypress
Star Rating
(106)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 5 pricing plansKatalon Platform
Star Rating
(215)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Katalon Platform excels in providing an easy-to-use interface and built-in integrations with CI/CD tools, making it a strong choice for teams looking for a comprehensive automation solution. Users appreciate that it supports multiple scripting languages and offers AI-powered test generation, which enhances productivity.
- Users say that Cypress stands out for its robust debugging tools and the Testeplay feature, which allows for detailed interaction with the DOM and analytics. This capability is particularly beneficial for teams that prioritize debugging and need to run comparisons across branches effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Katalon Platform is praised for its ability to consolidate various testing needs into one platform, covering web, desktop, and API testing. This integration simplifies the testing process, allowing users to get started quickly without needing multiple tools.
- Reviewers mention that Cypress offers a rich ecosystem of plugins and excellent documentation, which helps users troubleshoot issues easily. This support is crucial for teams that value community resources and quick solutions to common challenges.
- Users highlight that while Katalon Platform has a slightly lower star rating, it has a higher overall G2 Score, indicating greater user satisfaction across a larger number of reviews. This suggests that Katalon is a reliable choice for small businesses looking for a well-rounded testing tool.
- G2 reviewers note that both platforms have free entry-level pricing, but Katalon’s free version is particularly noted for its useful features, making it accessible for teams just starting with automation testing. This can be a significant advantage for small businesses or startups with limited budgets.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cypress
OSS - Cypress Test Runner
Free
Always free and open source. No restrictions or limitations.
- http://download.cypress.io/desktop or 'npm install cypress'
Katalon Platform
Free
Free
Start automating your tests with core features, community support, and unlimited usage with the aways-free version of Katalon Studio.
- Community support & docs
- Training and certification
- Low-code and full-code testing
Free Trial
Cypress
Free Trial is available
Katalon Platform
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
91
8.7
158
Ease of Use
9.2
92
8.9
197
Ease of Setup
9.3
18
8.9
127
Ease of Admin
9.3
14
8.8
37
Quality of Support
8.8
73
8.5
154
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
10
8.9
37
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
89
9.5
157
Features by Category
Functionality
9.0
5
8.8
127
9.0
5
9.0
126
9.3
5
8.7
124
8.7
5
8.9
124
Automation
6.7
5
8.6
123
9.3
5
8.6
125
Not enough data
8.7
124
Agentic AI - Automation Testing
Not enough data
6.5
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
17
Agentic AI - Software Testing
Not enough data
4.7
5
Not enough data
4.7
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
AI Test Generation & Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Test Maintenance & Resilience
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Execution & Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cypress and Katalon Platform are categorized as Software Testing and Automation Testing
Unique Categories
Cypress has no unique categories
Katalon Platform is categorized as AI Software Testing Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cypress
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Katalon Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
41.7%
Information Technology and Services
20.4%
Financial Services
7.8%
Program Development
3.9%
Marketing and Advertising
2.9%
Other
23.3%
Computer Software
23.5%
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Banking
7.4%
Telecommunications
6.4%
Insurance
5.4%
Other
39.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Are their any resources or individuals to help us connect our app authenticating with IdentityServer
1 Comment
SR
Try cy.pause, intract with app for identity and then resume. Or use api calls.Read more
Is there a plan to add firefox to the list of supported browsers?
1 Comment
SR
Firefox and edge are supported in cypress 4.0Read more
How can I influence my lead QA engineer positively to to use Cypress? Cross-browser is a factor.
1 Comment
SR
Cypress 4.0 add Firefox and edge browsers.Read more
Is Katalon studio still free?
2 Comments
BA
Yes, Katalon is Free for the first month. and after one month some fancy features of Katalon will get Disabled. THe free features are enough to create more...Read more
Is Katalon Studio open-source, how can I download the source code?
1 Comment
Official Response from Katalon Platform
Katalon Studio is a freemium test automation application. In general, the software is free to use for your project or to providing automated testing service...Read more
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